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Peter Behan receiving his cup for his Champion Lambs from secretary of the Aughrim Sheep Breeders, Alan Kinsella.

Sheep farmers from all around Leinster flocked to Carnew Mart, Co Wicklow, for the Aughrim Sheep Breeders Annual Show and Sale.

The day saw a good entry, with 2,200 sheep on offer.

Peter Behan’s first prize-winning Suffolk-cross ewe lambs weighed 61kg and sold for €202. In general, quality Suffolk-cross sold for €120 to €150 each.

Brendan Byrne won the first prize for his Cheviot ewe lambs, that 47kg and sold for €130. Good-quality Cheviot lambs made between €110 and €130/head.

Cheviot breeding ewes sold up to a top price of €230, with the general run of prices being €150 to €180.

Suffolks made a top price of €220, with the majority selling between €180 and €210.

Older breeding ewes met a strong demand, selling for between €120 and €160.

Theresa Durkin presenting Brendan Byrne with his cup for his Reserve Champion Lambs at O’Toole’s pub in Aughrim.

Carnew Mart owner and auctioneer David Quinn reported strong trade and a fantastic 100% clearance, while Aughrim Sheep Breeders chair Seán O’Neill also commented that the show was a great success and that he was very happy with the trade and show of sheep.

Seán and Paddy Dunne with their aged Cheviot ram who went on to win Best Ram at the Aughrim Sheep Breeders Show and Sale.